The prime minister has announced a £442m plan to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas.
Central Policy for Burnham Government
It solidifies tackling homelessness as a central policy for Andy Burnham’s government, and gives voters a measure by which to judge his success – although without a concrete target for ministers to hit.
Discussion with Social Policy Editor
Nosheen Iqbal speaks to social policy editor Patrick Butler – watch on YouTube.



